get behind
Idioms-
See fall behind .
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Support someone or something; also, help to promote someone or something. For example, We must find as many workers as we can to get behind the union .
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Enjoy, appreciate, as in Norma just can't get behind ballet . [ Slang ; c. 1970]
Example Sentences
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Still, it’s hard to get behind a rivalry whose most explosive episode involved someone throwing a chair.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
The Austrians tried to get behind the Spanish defense, but their attacking creativity was limited and they never managed to turn their promising opportunities into goals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
The fights were still good, even if White’s matchups started prioritizing personality conflicts over actual talent, and the theatrics had a trashy sort of appeal I could get behind.
From Slate ● Jun. 14, 2026
"When you are playing well the crowd get behind you. This is an intimidating stadium when the majority of the crowd are for you, that's for sure."
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
After that, I started bugging my dad to let me get behind the wheel of his truck.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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